The Westfield News
Posts By Amy Porter
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2.3KAround TownCelebration parade calls increasing
WESTFIELD – Because many events, such as birthday parties, have been postponed due to COVID-19 and social distancing practices, people are often...
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5.9KAround TownAlternative graduation plans for seniors underway
WESTFIELD – Plans to honor the city’s high school Class of 2020 are coming together. At the May 4 Westfield School Committee...
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2.6KBusinessFirst public hearing by telephone at May 7 Council meeting
WESTFIELD – The City Council will host a public hearing by telephone conference May 7 for a gas storage license for the...
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2.2KBusinessSchool Committee waits before moving budget forward
WESTFIELD – The School Committee discussed the fiscal year 2021 budget, which contains a 2% increase to the city, at a remote...
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3.5KBusinessWestfield High School receives Health Care Innovation Pathway designation
WESTFIELD – Last week, the Baker-Polito Administration awarded designations to 19 high schools for launching new programs, known as Innovation Pathways, that...
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2.2KEducationBoys & Girls Club seeks matching funds on #GivingTuesdayNow
WESTFIELD – Since the closures due to COVID-19, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield has been in the forefront in...
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2.5KBusinessEast Mountain Road property remains on Conservation agenda
WESTFIELD – At the Conservation Commission’s remote meeting on April 28, the ongoing enforcement of the restoration plans for property on 1223...
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2.3KEducationGivingTuesdayNow is May 5 due to need during pandemic
WESTFIELD – Giving Tuesday, a day set aside for giving to non-profit organizations which is generally held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is...
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3.2KBusinessFranklin Avenue School Building Committee begins work, remotely
WESTFIELD – The School Building Committee for the Franklin Avenue Elementary school project met remotely on April 28 with Daniel Pallotta of...
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2.8KBusinessCity Clerk’s office is as busy as ever despite shutdown
WESTFIELD – The City Clerk’s office is as busy as it has ever been, and the staff is working harder than ever...
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3.7KBusinessChamber director plans to retire in September
WESTFIELD – Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kate Phelon has announced her intention to retire in September, after more than...
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3.2KBusinessEarly, absentee voting encouraged for Special Senate Election
WESTFIELD – City Clerk Karen M. Fanion said recent legislation has been passed answering some questions about the Special State Senate election...
